Gumbo

Name: Gumbo
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large bell pepper, chopped; 1 c. diced celery; 4 Tbsp. oil; 4 Tbsp. flour; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 bouillon cubes (beef or chicken); 3 qt. boiling water; 1 qt. oysters or any seafood; 1 Tbsp. file; salt and pepper to taste

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 c. diced celery
4 Tbsp. oil
4 Tbsp. flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 bouillon cubes (beef or chicken)
3 qt. boiling water
1 qt. oysters or any seafood
1 Tbsp. file
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Brown flour in oil, stirring constantly.
2

Add 1/2 chopped seasoning to brown flour and saute for about 1 minute.
3

Add this mixture to the 3 quarts boiling water; mix thoroughly.
4

Add remaining seasoning and bouillon cubes; boil for about 10 minutes. Add oysters (or other seafood) and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
5

Salt and pepper to taste.
6

Bring to rapid boil; add file.
7

Mix well; remove from heat.
8

Let set for 15 minutes.
9

Serve over cooked rice.